Being in the construction business comes with its own challenges—one of the most prominent being that you can’t be everywhere at once. Indeed, this makes construction site security a genuine concern. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the National Equipment Register, nearly 1,000 pieces of equipment are reported stolen from sites every month. The total losses caused by organized crime range between $300 million and $1 billion annually. In sum, there’s no way around it: securing your assets is essential to protecting your bottom line.
To help you tackle this challenge, we’ve put together some key strategies that can significantly improve your construction site security.
Let’s talk about Driver Behavior Monitoring. If you’ve been in fleet management long enough, chances are you’ve dealt with variations of a certain kind of driver on your team. Let’s call him Rick the Rogue. Rick speeds like he’s being pursued by a gang of bikers and brakes hard enough to scare a crash-test dummy. Not only that, he gets distracted watching the phone and idles away enough fuel to power a small town. All in all, his antics endanger fleet vehicles and lives while bleeding your bottom line dry.
As daylight savings end and the leaves become more moist, it’s clear that winter is knocking on the door. Preparing your fleet for the colder months is about more than just adapting to the weather—it’s about ensuring safety, reliability, and optimal performance. The icy grip of winter can wreak havoc on unprepared vehicles, leading to increased breakdowns, safety hazards, and costly downtime. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation suggest that 24% of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement. Preparing for winter is more than a preventative measure; it’s a safeguard against the elements that could disrupt your operations. Below is a checklist for winter fleet preparation to help you stay ahead.
The holiday season is known for increased traffic and heightened demands on fleet drivers. In this context, the role of dash cams and camera technologies becomes crucial. According to a recent survey, approximately 15-20% of drivers in the United States currently use dashcams. Studies have shown that the use of dash cams can reduce collision rates in fleet operations by up to 60%. Lets explores the importance of these technologies to ensure safety during the holidays. Read More
The road for fleet professionals is often long and weary. You’re not just managing vehicles; you’re steering through storms of uncertainty that can lead to serious burnout. However, what if we suggested to you that fleet burnout isn’t an unavoidable outcome? Burnout isn’t just a risk—it’s an ever-present passenger. In the drive to keep supply chains moving or meet the next delivery window, it’s all too easy to ignore the warning lights of fatigue and stress flickering on the dashboard of our well-being. Below are 4 critical management strategies that will help you reduce driver burnout. Read More
The air is getting crisp, the leaves are turning, and there’s a scent of pumpkin spice everywhere – Halloween is here! But before you break out the costumes and candy, let’s talk about something that can be even spookier for fleet managers: ghostly mileage and haunted routes. If you’re haunted by the thought of inefficient fleet operations, worry not! We’ve got some spooktacular tips to exorcise those ghosts and ghouls out of your fleet management.
Labor Day Weekend might be a holiday for you, but it isn’t for those looking for an easy cargo theft target. Read More
Fleet Safety, you know the stakes: All it takes is for one terrible mistake to severely damage your company’s reputation—and put your crews and vehicles at risk. Read More
